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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

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67 Killed In Crash Of 2 C119 Planes

Two C119 Flying Boxcar transports collided and crashed near Edelweiler in the Black Forest during a training flight from Echterdingen air base. Thirty-nine U.S. servicemembers and 28 troops were killed, making it the fourth worst air disaster in history.

Associated Press Stuttgart Germany Black Forest U.S Edelwailer Brack Forest Preudenstadt Echterdingen Field U. S. 7Th Army Air Force U. S Tokyo Larson Air Force Base Washington State Carditt Wales Todby

Turnpike Slayer Seeks Commutation to Life

Greensburg Pa John Wenly Wable, sentenced to death for a Pennsylvania Turnpike phantom killing, seeks commutation to life. Alvin G Seales, his attorney, gained a parole board hearing in Harrisburg after his March 1954 conviction for the Bowlig Green death of Harry F Pitts. Wable is jailed at Werlinoreland County Inn.

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Governor Ready for All-Out Tax Battle

Gov Lender announces readiness to fight Republican tax cuts as he defends a 45 million dollar request for the Welfare Department. He pledges to press the increased mental health funding and notes plans to pursue 20 billion in allocations.

Chicago Wolfare

Quarles Named Air Force Secretary Designate

President Eisenhower selected Donala A. Quarles to head the Air Force, seeking a successor to Harold Tibott. Quarles, 61, former assistant secretary of defense for research and development, is a Republican from Van Buren Arkansas now living in Englewood New Jersey. Senate confirmation awaits congressional return in January.

Washington Eisenhower Donala A. Quiarles Air Force Quiarles van Buren Englewood Quarles Harold Tibott Sejate Investigations Tibott Senate Congress White House James ©. Hagerty Quarles W Elwihowey Defense Charles E. Wilson Bout Quarles Hagerty

Nordic UNSC members defy Korea pressure stay on job

Swedish and Swiss members of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission refuse to leave Korea under Seoul's ultimatums and say they will remain until the United Nations directs otherwise. Demonstrations at ports are largely peaceful with protests and banners, as officials discuss the armistice and potential unilateral UNSC changes.

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Queens men linked to record bank robbery arrest warrants issued

FBI names two arrested in connection with the largest cash bank robbery to date at a Chase Manhattan branch in Queens. Investigators cite an alleged four‑man crew. warrants issued for two others. A fifth man is held as a material witness. Nineacious details include one suspect’s wife who was a teller and the use of a submachine gun. Contains names and ages of suspects, bonds set, and notes on inside involvement.

Associated Press New York FBI Ginevus Bank James McCoo Frank Cocohilico Astoria Queens Woodside Chase Manhattan Bank McCoo Lakin Cocohino Cocchioros Mildred Woodside Bank Cocchiuro Haste Paul W Windels Windels Redmond Ninny Crinbens Connelly Keritil Kriti Bribbins

Fire disaster shocks nation with 21 dead and 18 injured

Fragmented report notes a deadly fire and blast drawing governors’ focus to road and health issues. It mentions President Eisenhower and Governor Meyner amid discussions on highway funding and mental health costs, with Marine MPs detaining three AWOL marines in a separate incident. Names include Sir Roger Maklis and Governor Kohler, with details on a burglary arrest in Corry, Pennsylvania.

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Secretary With Gun Thwarts Office Robbers in Richmond

In Richmond Virginia a secretary, Ada Craddock, saved an appliance firm by retrieving a shotgun and warning intruders as they threatened the office. The would-be robbers fled after she acted and the boss left the weapon behind.

Richmond Adice E. Craddock Met

Stroke of Fate Saves Two Boys From Death

In Andover last night a blast at a diner and nearby stores injured several. A brick building exploded after Thelma Brown, near a digit shop, gave two boys ages 6 and 7 pennies to buy drinks. The boys returned for nickels and entered the diner, which then shattered, sparing them but harming others.

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Sales levy blocked again by governor leader

Associated Press reports that the governor and House leaders clash over a state tax package. Republicans push new revenue options including a broad tax reform while the governor seeks to abolish the personal levy and delay decisive action until after the November election. Leaders warn a fiscal deadlock risks higher deficits if Congress and state panels stall.

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Peddler Bond Arrested Over Unpermitted Peddling

City police arrested Joseph McGann, 20, of Wittan Wiss after a report of magazine tallesters operating on White Street. He bonded $10 cash to ensure appearance at 9 30 this morning but failed to appear, prompting the hearing to be moved to the city police.

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Hurricane Connie Approaches Carolina Coast From Sea

Weather bulletin reports center winds up to 120 mph with gusts 75 mph along the Carolina coast. The storm moves northwest at 14 mph while Connie and Dixing threaten the Outer Banks and points from Myrtle Beach to Cape Fear, with warnings extended along South Carolina shore and into Virginia Capes.

Associated Press Wilmington Carolin Myrtle Beach Cape Fear Geandlawn Cape Lock Weather Bureau Connie Carolin Coral Cape Ramnalh Chartosta Virginia Capes Cape Four Tony Gu Owi Mae Cpe Southport Camal Oik Paul Moore Miami Alaris

Lost $150 Dog Found Killed Near Railroad Tracks

A Doberman named Ned found shot near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks about a mile from Spar en bus Station. The owner, Mrs Ally Latere of Sparthinsbus, reported the dog and its identically marked companion were stolen earlier that day in Wertfield. Mrn Fuller and others located the dead dog and noted the theft and shooting incident.

Tansbiri Mrn Alert Fuller Union Cry Ally Latere Sparthinsbus Werlfield Bath

Man Crushed to Death as Trench Caves In

Harrisburg report details a deadly trench collapse on Route 77 where a worker identified as Churiek Blwetten, 34, was buried and died. A second man suffered injuries as rescuers recovered the body, with another worker briefly trapped but uninjured. Local officials initiate investigation into trench safety practices.

Amacusuna Harrisburg Douila Bawre

Storm Threat To Philadelphia Diminished By Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau reduced hurricane warnings for Philadelphia as the storm weakened. forecasters expect showers and cloudy skies with mild temperatures tomorrow. A Canadian cold front moving south may push the storm away, but residents remain cautious about potential damage similar to past hurricanes.

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Blind farmer dies after fall at Wattsburg

Rupert Maye, 00, of Wattsburg, nearly blind, fell ten feet from a hay chute on his dairy farm and died at Stem Memorial Capital in Utica City. Officials cited possible misstep. coroner not yet notified. Survived by wife Certeide Lindberry and four children. funeral at Bracken Funeral Home.

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Devastating Blast Devours Ohio Village Square

An explosive blast and raging flames devastated a row of buildings in Andover Ohio. At least two people feared missing as crews pulled bodies from rubble amid smoke and chaos. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night aided by nearby towns.

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Beaver Club Tag Sale Raises Funds Amid Tie Day Event

The Beaver Club of Corry hosts a downtown tag sale called Tie Day to raise donations for the club. Leaders oversee entry draws and prizes while volunteers distribute donated colorful ties to participants in return for support. A separate crash report notes two cars collided on Route 57 near Buller, injuring three, with drivers Presse Inf Wilson and George Maniili among the hospitalized.

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